Mira's Curly Hair
By Author / Illustrator
Maryam Al Serkal, Rebeca Luciani
Genre
Adventure
Age range(s)
3+
Publisher
Lantana Publishing
ISBN
9781911373612
Format
Hardback
Reviews
Louise
Mira's Curly Hair is a book about differences and the wish to be like somebody else or have something someone else has. It gives us a brief insight in Mira, a beautiful, happy young girl who has all the joy and innocence of youth but with one desire; that is to have hair like her Mum who she respects and admires. But with all the will in the world she cannot straighten her curly hair, and why would she, as one day - to her surprise - she discovers her mum has amazingly long curly hair too. We all aspire to be like the person we respect and admire but this story is a celebration of difference and acceptance and ultimately, an appreciation of the beauty of ones uniqueness. Maryam Al Serkal brings to life a story through simple narrative and eye catching illustrations as we bounce alongside Mira in her journey. Picture book / Ages 4+ / Reviewed by Louise Gahan, teacher
Suggested Reading Age 3+